Academic achievement honored

(04-08-2011)

President David Svaldi, second from right, congratulates students who received a 4.0 GPA including, left to right, Laura Hopkins, Trevor Schmidt, Hye-Jin Piper, Zach Lewis, Sarah Culler, Kara Trujillo, Laurel Heimstra, and Daleth McCoy.

Adams State College students were recognized at the Academic Awards ceremony April 7 for their grade point averages during the 2010 spring and fall semesters. At the ceremony, Senior Vice President Michael Mumper announced merit based scholarships for eligible students. The automatic scholarships are renewable for up to three years to full-time students, those who maintain at least a 3.25 are eligible for a $500/year scholarship; 3.5 a $1000/year scholarship; and a 3.9 or above a $1500/year scholarship.

The keynote speaker, Dr. Leslie Cramblet Alvarez, Adams State associate professor of psychology, encouraged the students to show up, read directions, develop an informed opinion, be resourceful, be responsible, meet deadlines, and work well with others. "I hope you embrace and recognize your excellence and share it."

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